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Old 11-28-2006, 03:29 PM
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My girlfriend just received a card on her door from the sheriff . I have been named in a civil action, and the sheriff wants me to call about him about it. Should I tell her to ignore it? If she calls will they tell her what it's about. What will happen if we do nothing?
I have no idea why anyone looking for me would have her address. I don't live there.
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:32 PM
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Why won't you just call? What are you attempting to avoid? What are you running away from?
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:36 PM
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I'll call

You're right. We will call. But, what will happen if we don't. Will they just keep trying then give up?
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:37 PM
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You're right. We will call. But, what will happen if we don't. Will they just keep trying then give up?
They will not just "give up".
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:45 PM
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In some cases a backround search of the person being served can be done in order to come up with their last two (2) known addresses prior to being served a complaint.
If you ignore a notice from the sheriffs department and it is a civil action complaint.

When the 30-35 day period expires, a judgement can be granted againsed the person for simply ignoring it and not showing up in court. Normally money issues are handled in this manner. Ignoring the notice is not a wise idea. People may be under the false impression if they avoid being served an action/complaint. That the complaint can not be enforced because they never received it. Wrong! The courts do not work that way. The response time is not increased just because they were not able to serve the person. No, if someone else calls for you, the sheriff wont disclose any information to another party. The most they may tell your girlfriend is that they have a summons/complaint. The best advice, act as quickly as possible....
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Old 11-28-2006, 04:01 PM
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Icalled, A scuba student wants his gun back.

It's one of my scuba students who changed his mind about lessons and wants his Gun back. He traded the gun for lessons and then went to another instructor closer to his house. Now wants his gun back. I have a standard contract all students sign "no refunds" on any lessons or deposits "Your course fee and course deposit is non-refundable. "
I can't find his contract. Now what? If I had it I would set. I guess I have to go see the Juge and explain to him.
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I can't find his contract. Now what? .
Hope the kid suing you has his copy.
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Old 11-28-2006, 05:12 PM
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His scuba Copy

I hope he has his copy too. But I don't think he's dumb enough to bring a contract stating he gets no refund. I have about 500 copies from other students but still can't find his.

I think I'll just give him back his gun. I think the guy is crazy.

He chose a court date when I should be in Mexico on dive trip. My website calendar has it for all my students to see. The trip didn't fill up so was canceled. I hope he thinks I won't show up, I'll be there.

What should I take to show the judge, if I can't find his contract? Would it even help to bring several of the other standard contracts? I'll give him the gun back because he's crazy, but I want to win the case.

Or could I just give him back the gun and not have to go to court?
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